Spain defeated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup, but this victory was also a shock for America and Israel.

Spain has registered a spectacular victory by defeating defending champion Argentina in the final of FIFA World Cup 2026. But from a diplomatic point of view, this victory of Spain is not just a sporting victory, rather it is being seen as a big blow for America and Israel. Let us understand how this great football match is connected to global politics…

1. Netanyahu openly supported Argentina

The eyes of the whole world were on this final match, but Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly supported Argentina. The reason for this is very clear. The current President of Argentina, Javier Miley, is a staunch supporter of Israel and America. On the other hand, the Spanish government has been one of the biggest critics of Israel. Recently Spain has officially recognized Palestine as an independent country and has strongly opposed the Israeli military action in Gaza. Israel wanted its supporting country to win, but Netanyahu felt disappointed when Spain became champion.

2. Spain has been opposed to the attack on Iran

The Spanish government takes a different stance from America and Israel not only on the issue of Palestine but also on the issue of Iran. America and Israel always advocate strict sanctions on Iran and military action if necessary. But Spain has always strongly opposed any kind of military attack on Iran and has insisted on peace and diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East. This independent attitude of Spain has often irritated America.

3. Trump’s verbal attack and forced to give away trophy

This World Cup has been played in the hosting of America. Trump has often been verbally attacking Spain over its leftist policies, its stand on the Middle East and its NATO budget. But the same Spanish team, whose policies were being criticized by America, being the host on American soil, had to hand over the shining World Cup trophy to Trump with his own hands. This picture was expressing a strange discomfort for America. Therefore, the final match was not just a match between two best football teams, but it had become a proxy war between two different political ideologies.

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